TORONTO, November 10, 2005 -- York University’s Music Department will showcase the glory of the human voice with a series of four choral concerts, all directed by Lisette Canton, taking place November 15, 16 and 21. The York University Male Chorus, with piano accompaniment by Frank Falco, will give its premiere performance in the Music […]
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Canada needs disaster-reduction platform: York prof
Upcoming symposium to work towards creating Canadian platform for dealing with natural disasters TORONTO, November 9, 2005 -- With experts predicting a flu pandemic on the horizon, York University professor David Etkin says Canadians need a comprehensive disaster reduction platform -- an item that will be high on the agenda at an upcoming disaster-management symposium […]
France should not be demonized for complex problems, says York U Prof.
TORONTO, November 9, 2005 -- As France faces its 14th day of riots, York French Studies Prof. Ibrahim Badr argues that France should not be demonized for the civil unrest that is currently sweeping the country. Tensions remain high in France, sparked by the accidental death of two youths of North African descent on October […]
Steve Koven Trio international cultural envoys representing Canada and York university abroad
TORONTO, November 9, 2005 -- The Steve Koven Trio will be representing both Canada and York University at international cultural events this week. They will give a series of performances and a public presentation in Trinidad and Barbados, upon invitation of the Canadian High Commissions in both countries. The Steve Koven Trio is led by […]
Alumni trailblazers honoured at York U
TORONTO, November 8, 2005 -- The leadership and achievements of five York University Alumni will be recognized at the Bryden Alumni Awards dinner to be held Thursday, November 10. Those being honoured are: Sandie Rinaldo, weekend anchor of CTV National News; Helen K. Sinclair, Chief Executive Officer of BankWorks and BCN.tv; Debra Lynne Brown, Principal […]
York U condemns racist material found on campus
TORONTO, November 4, 2005 -- York University today denounced a pamplet that promotes racist views against the Jewish community. A number of pamphlets were found on campus, inserted into books at York's Scott Library. Copies of this material were also discovered at the University of Toronto and Ryerson University. “Our university is a place of higher learning […]
Tentative settlements reached - university operating normally
TORONTO, November 3, 2005 -- The parties have reached tentative settlements for new 3-year collective agreements for CUPE 3903 Units 1,2 & 3. The parties have agreed to submit these for ratification. For more information, please contact: Nancy White Director, Media Relations York University 416-736-5585 media@yorku.ca
